In-home care
Home Instead
In-home care in New York, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 E 56th St |
| City | New York |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 10022 |
| County | New York |
| Phone | 212-614-8057 |
| Website | www.homeinstead.com |
| Ownership | Business Corporation |
| License number | 1282L001 |
| License type | Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) — Article 36, New York Public Health Law |
| Licensing status | Licensed — New York State Department of Health, Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) |
| Care types | in-home care |
| Services offered | Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Personal Care |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the New York State Department of Health. |
Home Instead is in 400 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022. Phone: 212-614-8057. It is a Licensed Home Care Services Agency (operating certificate 1282L001) licensed by the New York State Department of Health. Its NYSDOH certification record lists these services: Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Personal Care.
Who pays for in-home care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Home Care Versus Adult Day: Cost and Coverage Side by Side
- Home Care vs Home Health: What Differs, Who Pays, and How Families Mix Both
In-home care guide · Paying for care
Other in-home care in New York County
- 7 Day Home Care Ltd. — New York
- A Better Care Option — New York
- A Caring Hand Services, Inc. — New York
Common questions about Home Instead
Where is Home Instead located?
Home Instead is at 400 E 56th St, New York, New York 10022.
What care and services does Home Instead offer?
Home Instead offers in-home care, Home Health Aide, Homemaker, Housekeeper, Medical Social Services, Nursing, Personal Care.
How do I contact Home Instead?
Call Home Instead at 212-614-8057.
How much does home care cost?
The national median cost of a home care aide is $35 an hour (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). At 44 hours a week, that is about $80,080 a year. Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to home care costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for home care?
No. Medicare does not pay for non-medical home care on its own. That is help with bathing, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. Medicare pays for home health care, which is medical care at home ordered by a doctor. Some Medicare Advantage plans add a small home care benefit, but the rules and hours vary by plan.
What is the difference between home care and home health?
Home care is non-medical help at home, like bathing, cooking, cleaning, and rides. You hire home care on your own. Home health is medical care at home. Nurses and therapists give it, and a doctor orders it. Medicare can pay for home health when you meet its rules. It does not pay for home care on its own.
Who else pays for home care besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for home care for people who qualify, often through waiver programs. The VA pays for homemaker and home health aide care for many veterans. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other care is paid out of pocket.